A good middle-of-the-line case

[Spooner]

I don't want fancy lighting or anything like that. I like a black color, and like the window, but funtionality is WAY MORE important to me.

I want it to open/close easily, and I at least need a firewire port on the front (usb would be nice too, but not required)

I'd like to get it from NewEgg if possible, and if it includes a power supply, that would also be a HUGE plus.

Suggestions?

 

[Mr N8]

I would say look at these:

Antec Sonata - 380w PSU, firewire, no window, black
Thermaltake Xaser II A5000C - no PSU, Hardcano 7 (w/firewire), window, black
Antec SX1040BII - 400w PSU, Firewire, no window, black (window panel can be purchase premade from newegg or directron)
Antec SX635BII - 350w PSU, Firewire, no window, black (slightly smaller than SX1040B)

 

[Spooner]

whoa..... $99? I was looking more like ~ $50 range

 

[Corporate Thug]

look into a xdream

 

[Spooner]

newegg doesn't have 'em

 

[Corporate Thug]

SVC has them, they are just as reputable as newegg IMO. newegg does have a x-dream variant but it isnt as good as SVC's

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: Spooner
I don't want fancy lighting or anything like that. I like a black color, and like the window, but funtionality is WAY MORE important to me.

I want it to open/close easily, and I at least need a firewire port on the front (usb would be nice too, but not required)

I'd like to get it from NewEgg if possible, and if it includes a power supply, that would also be a HUGE plus.

Suggestions?

I use the ANTEC SX 835II case. Lots of room, swing out panel, 2 rear fans and room for 2 front (they snap in), removable HDD bay, 350 watt PSU and the solid build ANTEC gives you. This tower kicks butt.

It is only $79 at Newegg. It comes in Beige only though.

 

[Cerb]

Evercase E4252WSF-F
$62.99 from newegg
Beige, but very nice to work with, with front Firewire (the black one has front USB only)